Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
31473D
RGB
49, 71, 61
HSL
153, 18%, 24%
HSB
153, 31%, 28%
CMYK
31, 0, 14, 72
LAB
28, -11, 3
LCH
28, 11, 164
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 165
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
28, -10, 5
HWB
153, 19%, 72%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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